These recent Lifestyle plans were not that suitable to my needs. I don't need unlicall call/text which is set as a default. I am more of the Data Plan guy. It makes me wonder if I will still set another contract with Globe or decide to transfer to other networks.

Hi. I think this new lifestyle plan doesn't really suit everyone. I don't know if Globe's trying to shift consumers toward a particular direction forcibly, but it's a fact that less and less people are using the legacy (SMS/Calls) channels as compared to data. It's quite puzzling as to why this Unli-call/text is a pre-requisite to other boosters (i.e. data, etc.). Oh well, probably should just wait for the next thing they think of.

Right you are, ari_bttb! The set default P499 Unli-call/text to Globe/TM is unnecessary. It's a false pretense that their MLP are customizable with the customers needs. In fact, it alienates them by shoving them features that are not required and simply just additional cost to their existing plans.

Just a thought (as I also attended the launch of this plan to listen to what other people from Globe were saying)... If Globe really thought that subscribers now are getting to be more data-centric, then why make the call/text unlimited to Globe/TM a base plan (and mandatory) rather than make it as an option?

If that is the case, MLP is not an answer or a supposed match to the perceived customer need or behavior.

On the other hand, their Marketing might be trying to sway customers back to the "legacy" services of call and text, which are Globe's core services or any similar telco so to speak. This is because customers tend to use apps offering free calls and messages as long as they are connected to the Internet. In other words, Globe is trying to salvage itself by offering expensive and capped data plans. Else, it might be reduced to a mere ISP.

Probably the reason why globe base a plan for unlimited talk and text is because DATA is more necessity nowadays compare to text and calls. Most of us communicate through online or social network sites. However, I hope they extend more to include allowable minutes to call/text other networks as well.

hi greywolf thats correct, in the coming years probably 499 will include unlicall and text to all networks. The demand for sms and calls has been declining every year due to mobile data and the market has shifted to smartphones.

BEMSP is no longer offered to new line applications since first week of February 2015.

Although, existing subscribers under BEMSP has the option to retain their BEMSP without need of recontracting and enjoy the full amount of the Peso Value, e.g Plan 999 with 1700 PV. Your consumable will be 1700.

On the other hand, should a subscriber decider to recontractand avail a new handset, MLP is enforced. The old plan will be migrated to MLP wether the subscriber like it or not.